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Senate approves farming, agriculture legislation

Senate approves farming, agriculture legislation

Economic and Community Development By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystApr 30, 2026
House approves $63.4 billion FY27 state spending plan

House approves $63.4 billion FY27 state spending plan

Local Aid and Finance By Adrienne Núñez, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystApr 30, 2026
State finalizes drinking water, wastewater revolving loan plans

State finalizes drinking water, wastewater revolving loan plans

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystApr 30, 2026
Lt. Gov. to speak at 24th Municipal Law Conference on May 13

Lt. Gov. to speak at 24th Municipal Law Conference on May 13

Municipal Government Apr 30, 2026
DOER issues guidance on clean energy siting, permitting reforms

DOER issues guidance on clean energy siting, permitting reforms

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystApr 30, 2026
MSA to hold free training for newly elected select board members

MSA to hold free training for newly elected select board members

Municipal Government By Martin Davis, MMA Member Program CoordinatorApr 30, 2026
MMA webinar will cover libraries as hubs for civic engagement

MMA webinar will cover libraries as hubs for civic engagement

Municipal Services By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorApr 30, 2026
MMA webinar with MMLA will cover municipal legal issues

MMA webinar with MMLA will cover municipal legal issues

Municipal Government By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorApr 30, 2026
MMA offers two-part webinar series on overrides, budget challenges

MMA offers two-part webinar series on overrides, budget challenges

Municipal Government By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorApr 30, 2026
Galkowski Legacy Fund accepting applications

Galkowski Legacy Fund accepting applications

Municipal Government By Denise Baker, Senior Member Program CoordinatorApr 30, 2026
Senate passes environmental bond bill

Senate passes environmental bond bill

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystApr 29, 2026
New Economic Development Academy launches June 4

New Economic Development Academy launches June 4

Municipal Government Apr 28, 2026
Website, app accessibility deadline extended for local governments

Website, app accessibility deadline extended for local governments

Municipal Government By Dave Koffman, MMA Senior Executive and Legislative DirectorApr 24, 2026
Governor signs Cannabis Control Commission reform bill into law

Governor signs Cannabis Control Commission reform bill into law

Economic and Community Development By Ali DiMatteo, MMA Legislative and Policy CounselApr 22, 2026
Administration awards $1.1M for local infrastructure projects

Administration awards $1.1M for local infrastructure projects

Economic and Community Development Apr 22, 2026
State awards $8M for affordable housing redevelopment, rehabilitation

State awards $8M for affordable housing redevelopment, rehabilitation

Economic and Community Development Apr 22, 2026
Getting organized can support mental health, job performance

Getting organized can support mental health, job performance

Labor and Personnel Apr 22, 2026
Gov. files economic development bill

Gov. files economic development bill

Economic and Community Development Apr 22, 2026
Mattapoisett receives federal grant for culvert replacement

Mattapoisett receives federal grant for culvert replacement

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerApr 21, 2026
Retrofit creates emergency operations center in Amherst

Retrofit creates emergency operations center in Amherst

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorApr 21, 2026
Belchertown is leader in strategic use of AI

Belchertown is leader in strategic use of AI

Municipal Government By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorApr 21, 2026
Grants totaling $8.7M help to close gaps for sustainability projects

Grants totaling $8.7M help to close gaps for sustainability projects

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Apr 21, 2026
State opens 2nd round of World Cup-related grants

State opens 2nd round of World Cup-related grants

Economic and Community Development Apr 21, 2026
State designates 29 new Housing Choice Communities

State designates 29 new Housing Choice Communities

Economic and Community Development Apr 16, 2026
House OK’s bond bill with $300M for Ch. 90

House OK’s bond bill with $300M for Ch. 90

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Violet Gehr, MMA Legislative AnalystApr 16, 2026
MMA webinar explores municipal employee needs for effective customer service

MMA webinar explores municipal employee needs for effective customer service

Labor and Personnel By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorApr 16, 2026
MMA webinar addresses impacts of summer World Cup events

MMA webinar addresses impacts of summer World Cup events

Economic and Community Development By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorApr 16, 2026
Lt. Gov. to speak at annual rural, western Mass. conference on May 2

Lt. Gov. to speak at annual rural, western Mass. conference on May 2

Municipal Government By Martin Davis, MMA Member Program CoordinatorApr 16, 2026
House budget committee files $63.3B state budget bill for FY27

House budget committee files $63.3B state budget bill for FY27

Local Aid and Finance By Adrienne Núñez, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystApr 16, 2026
New Lexington institute focuses on women’s leadership, growth

New Lexington institute focuses on women’s leadership, growth

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorApr 15, 2026